Hello everybody,
I am trying to use xtabond2 for a panel dataset of around 160 countries.
In the paper "How To Do xtabond2"
(http://repec.org/nasug2006/howtodoxtabond2.cgdev.pdf) Roodman on page
1 (line 2) refers ro large N panels.
Quote: "Both are general estimators designed for situations with 1)
"small T, large N" panels,
meaning few time periods and many individuals; ..."
I am wondering what exactly is meant by N?
Is it the number of observations in the panel (in my case around 800)?
Or is it the number of Groups (in my case the countries) in the panel?
Also in what respect is N meant to be compared?
xtabond2 warns if the number of instruments is too big. Does that in
reverse mean everything is fine if it doesn�t?
Are the results not suitable for interpretation at all if a warning
has been displayed while estimating? Or is it a hint for extra caution
when interpreting results since they are displayed anyways.
I hope someone can help me with my questions.
Thank you so much for your help!
Andreas Marns
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